~~~About The Author~~~Holly Robinson's essays, articles and advice columns have appeared in: The Boston Globe;Family Circle; Ladie's Home Journal; More; Parents; Parenting; Shape; and many other national publications. She also works as a celebrity ghost writer. Her first book, THE GERBIL FARMER'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir(crown 2009) was a Target Breakout Book. Her indie-published novel, SLEEPING TIGERS, was named a 2011 ForeWord Reviews fiction semifinalist and a 2012 Best Indie Books semifinalist by Kindle Book Review. Her newest novel, THE WISHING HILL, will be published by New American library/Penguin in July 2013. Ms. Robinson holds a B.A. in biology from Clark University and is a graduate of the MFA program in Creative Writing at the university of Massachusetts, Amherst. She and her husband have five children, two dogs, two cats, and one very grumpy hamster.

**About The Book**

~~THE WISHING HILLWhat is everything you knew about your life was wrong? Juliet Clark gave up her life in California to follow the man she loved in Mexico, and wanted to pursue her dream of being an artist. Now, her marriage is over and she's alone, selling watercolors on the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk. Her brother asks her to come home to New England to care for their ailing mother, and she goes. But, no-one knows Juliet is divorced and that she's pregnant, but her ex-husband is not the father. Juliet intends to help her mother recover, then return to Mexico. Bu, nothing goes as planned. She meets a man, and uncovers shocking secrets about her family and herself...--PRAISE FORThe Wishing HillPlease visit Amazon.com~~

Michelle McCarty grew up as the youngest of five sisters in a small Texas town. Finding it difficult to be heard over older siblings, she began expressing herself through writing at an early age. Daydreaming and writing proved cathartic for teenage angst, but didn't do much in the way of enhancing her social skills. Not comfortable speaking in public, Michelle says writing stories opens a window in her heart where words swing dance into each other and fill her with joy, and sometimes great pride. Writing takes her to imaginary places filled with ordinary and extraordinary characters who offer intimate details of their humorous, eccentric, romantic, dramatic and sometimes mundane lives. She writes to learn moral lessons by placing characters in a variety of situations, which in turn offers soul searching and sometimes personal resolutions. Michelle believes flawed characters reveal that everyone, no matter how imperfect or seemingly insignificant, offers something special in pretend worlds as well as in real life. When not writing, Michelle's time is filled with twin granddaughters, Annabella and Alexandria who zap her energy, yet light up her life. She also works part-time as editor for an online newspaper.

'THE JEWEL BOX' is Michelle's first published novel. Michelle enjoys chatting with readers from around the world. To learn about her upcoming novel, Beyond The Pale, and more, please visit her website @,http://cmichellemccarty-author.com, or: @,http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCMichelleMcCarty

~~~About The Book~~THE JEWEL BOX

Genre- Women's Contemporary Fiction

Cherie's thirty year roller coaster ride begins in a bawdy bar and whips through peaks and valleys cluttered by foolish mistakes, romantic calamities, discomforting secrets and comic relief from dysfunctional passengers. But, it is two distinctly different men, who accompany Cherie's thirty year journey into womanhood...

~~~About The Author~~~Charlene Raddon's propensity for fiction dates back to elementary school, when she used to make up stories to get attention. She was in her thirties, when she became addicted to reading romance novels. The thought of writing a book herself didn't occur to her until 1980, when she awoke from a vivid dream she decided it needed to be in a book. That book was a time travel, which publishes weren't buying then, but she is reworking it. Other than winning or placing in several literary contests, her first success came in 1991, when her romance entitled 'BRIANNA' became a Golden Heart Finalist. Within two years of that event, she signed a three-book contract with Zebra Books(Kensington Books), who published five of her historical romance novels. Her third book, FOREVER MINE, received a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award Nomination. Other awards include finaling in the Affaire de Coeur Reader/Writer Best Book of the Year contest. Today, Charlene's backlist is being released as eBooks by Tirgearr Publishing. She anticipates seeing a brand new story published later this year.

~~~ABOUT THE BOOK**The Scent Of Roses**Rosalyn Delaney's husband vanished six years ago. Following a private detective's lead, Rosalyn leaves Salt Lake City, and boards a train to Arizona. She arrives at an old mansion reputed to be haunted, only to discover that her missing husband has been killed, and his business partner is wanted for his murder. Does Rosalyn receive visits from a charming ghost?

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

"REFRESHING, INSPIRING, AND EDUCATIONAL!"Jason Whitney chronicles a delightful tale as it tugs at the heart, while he takes the reader on a fascinating and exciting journey, through the life of a little seed. Along the way, the reader will witness how life began for the tiny seed, and where it was destined to go. One day, the seed fell to the earth, blowing across fields from the strong gusts of wind. It then traveled through a stream, and washed off to shore, finding itself under the shoe of a Shepherd, finally reaching its place in the world. As the seed matured into a stalk of grass, it not only provided comfort for all those who walked by, but also offered warmth to a manger bed for baby Jesus. The author highlights the importance of how we all serve a purpose, while defining the true definition of fate, and destiny. In addition, he reminds us that we must endure trials-and-tribulations on that long road to finding ourselves, and our own special place in the world. The stunning, colorful illustrations bring the meaningful story to life as we follow beautifully written, poetic verse. Young reader's will be interested in the characters, which will encourage them to ask questions, and voice their opinions. This impressive story is perfect for group discussions as well, not just for the holidays, but anytime for enjoyable reading sessions, or quality time. Jason Whitney teaches the young, curious mind about life's challenges, and how they make us stronger, and more confident in serving others. The author portrays that in this lifetime, we get what we give as life offers rewards, after we crossed some bumpy roads. The poetic rhyme adds more spice to this fun-filled, entertaining journey, while the calming story offers peace and tranquility. "THE SEED" is as heartwarming as Miracle On 34th Street, as delightful as Polar Express, and as thought-provoking as It's A Wonderful Life. Highly recommended to teachers, parents, and child-care providers.Amazon: --Geraldine Ahearn(Author Geri Ahearn)

Monday, June 10, 2013

Alexandrea Weis is a Registered Nurse from New Orleans, who has been writing novels and screenplays for over twenty years. Her first novel, To My Senses, was a finalist for commercial fiction in Eric Hofer Book Awards, a finalist for romance in the Foreward Magazine Book of the Year awards and a finalist for romance in the USA Book Awards. Her second novel, Recovery, was ranked #1 on the Amazon top rated for romantic suspense in kindle books. Buyer group International, an independent production company in Austin, has optioned the motion picture rights for Recovery.Ms. Weis is also a permitted wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and when she is not writing, Ms. Weis is rescuing orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives outside of New Orleans with her husband and a menagerie of pets.~~~About The Book****THE SATYR'S CURSEParanormal RomanceFirst book in a seriesJazzmyn is too busy running her restaurant to read the recent headlines about gruesome murders taking place in New Orleans, but time allows her to get involved in a passionate romance with Julian. Does she love him, and what secrets does she uncover about Julian? Can The Satyr's Curse be broken?